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R308 PRA

1997 Suzuki Wagon R

Green Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,180 mi
Last recorded93,180 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Wagon R71,616 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 PRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelWagon R
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 93,180 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 93,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 89,283 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 88,007 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Suzuki Wagon R?

Based on 10,262 MOT tests across 1,138 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
4,627
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,138
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 556
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 554
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 365
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 362
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 345
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R308 PRA is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R in Green with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Wagon R models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 71,616 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Wagon R fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 556 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R308 PRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Wagon R typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Wagon R is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R308 PRA registered?

R308 PRA is a 1997 Suzuki Wagon R, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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